Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: London Bridge, London
Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 DOE or 350 - 450 per day (Contract)

Our client is a leading Building Services MEP contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the commercial, mission-critical and high-end residential sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their London Bridge office. Applications are welcomed from both permanent candidates and freelance professionals seeking long-term contract opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and delivery of major projects, working alongside a highly experienced team within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and coordination of electrical building services packages from concept through to construction. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and work closely with project managers, commercial teams and site delivery staff to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard.

Projects include:

• Large-scale Data Centres

• Commercial Office Fit-Outs

• High-End Residential Developments

• Mixed-Use and Refurbishment Schemes

This role offers genuine responsibility, client-facing exposure and the opportunity to influence the successful delivery of landmark projects across London and the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of building services installations across multiple projects.

• Produce and review detailed calculations, specifications and technical reports.

• Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, architects, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

• Attend client, design and coordination meetings.

• Provide technical support throughout the construction phase, including responding to RFIs and undertaking site inspections.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop technical capability within the team.

• Ensure compliance with current British Standards, Building Regulations and project specifications.

Candidate Requirements

Our client is looking for a technically strong engineer who can confidently manage projects and build relationships with clients and project teams.

You'll ideally have:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

• 5+ years' experience within an MEP contractor or Building Services consultancy.

• Strong experience designing electrical building services for commercial and/or mission-critical projects.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.

• Experience using electrical design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux or Trimble ProDesign.

• Excellent understanding of current regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous.

• Progress towards or attainment of IEng or CEng status is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• 75,000 - 90,000 basic salary depending on experience or 350 - 450 per day for contract professionals.

• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor.

• Opportunity to lead technically challenging projects from concept through to completion.

• Exposure to high-profile commercial, data centre and residential developments.

• Modern offices based in London Bridge with excellent transport links.

• Collaborative, supportive and technically driven working environment.

• Competitive benefits package for permanent employees.

Apply

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the lead on high-profile MEP projects within a forward-thinking contractor, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information on this opportunity.